Dr. Akia Blandon

Dr. Akia Blandon is a mother, nurse practitioner, professor, speaker, and the author of her new memoir Triumphant: My Journey, His Call. With over thirty years of nursing experience, Akia has facilitated the care of thousands of people throughout her career. Initially a High School dropout, In May 2020, she earned her Doctoral Degree in the midst of the pandemic. Akia is an accomplished public speaker focusing on self-care, forgiveness, healing, and conflict resolution. As the owner/provider at New Beginnings HealthCare, PLLC (https://newbeginningshc.com), she provides primary care to those in need. She is also an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Helene Fuld College of Nursing in New York City. Observing the conditions in her community surrounding mental health, Akia returned to school for her post-doctoral certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She desires to treat the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. Growing up in NYC afforded her to develop a keen sense of people and situations. This experience prepared her to be resilient, persevering, determined, and resourceful. Akia is the proud mother to five unique humans, and while she is accomplished in various areas, she considers her children the greatest of these. Akia can be booked for speaking engagements at https://drakiablandon.com